3 out of 50 cusecs Krishna water reach zero point

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, JULY 18. Krishna water from Kandaleru reservoir in Andhra Pradesh reached zero point at 5 p.m. today, but there was little to cheer: only 3 of the 50 cusecs released reached the zero point.

Though the Metrowater had made arrangements to pump water into tankers at the zero point this process will have to wait at least for a day so that ``some more quantum'' builds up.

One of the reasons being pointed out for the delayed arrival of water is the local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. It is said there was ``quite a bit of tapping'' along the length of the canal from Kandaleru, but the authorities did not take any action.

Though officials here were aware of the tapping, they decided not to make it an issue as the water position in the city seemed comfortable ``for about a week'' following the recent rains.

Officials now say that water will be transported through tankers from zero point on Friday and supplied after purification. Meanwhile, the other arrangements-bringing water from Neyveli, Mettur and Erode-will continue.

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